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Sterling Bank Joins Thunes to Simplify Diaspora Payments into Nigeria

With an estimated 17 million Nigerians living and working abroad, demand for fast, transparent, and dependable financial connections to home has never been greater.

Thunes today announced a landmark collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora.

By leveraging Thunes’ Direct Global Network, Sterling Bank is rolling out this enhanced capability across multiple European markets, giving customers abroad a more consistent way to support their families and manage finances.

Daniel Parreira, SVP, Sales – Africa at Thunes, commented, “Welcoming Sterling Bank to our Direct Global Network marks another significant milestone in our expansion across Africa and the trust in our infrastructure across the continent. Together, we’re enabling a new level of convenience, speed, and confidence for customers managing finances across borders. This alliance demonstrates our ongoing dedication to making global money movement instant, transparent and accessible for all.”